In-house Legal Counsel

Think Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Greater Manchester is seeking an In-house Legal Counsel to provide legal advice across the organization. The role involves contract negotiation, ensuring compliance, and supporting property transactions. Candidates should be UK qualified solicitors with experience in commercial law. This position presents an opportunity to work within a growing in-house legal team and contribute to a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and/or property law.
• Experience working in-house or in hospitality, retail, or property sectors desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across the group.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Support property transactions and acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist with dispute resolution and litigation.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Dispute resolution

Compliance knowledge

Commercial law experience

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

In-house Legal Counsel
Greater Manchester

A leading hospitality business based in Greater Manchester are seeking a talented lawyer to join its growing in-house legal team.

The Role

As an In-house Legal Counsel and reporting into the General Counsel you will be providing legal advice across the business and will be advising on legal risks, contracts, commercial operations, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across the group, including contract, corporate and property.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Support property transactions, acquisitions, and lease arrangements.
• Liaise with external counsel when specialist advice is required.
• Ensure the group complies with all relevant regulations (e.g. GDPR, health & safety, consumer law).
• Assist with dispute resolution and litigation as needed.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams on legal matters

Requirements

To be considered for the role you will be UK qualified solicitor ideally with experience in commercial and / or property law. Experience working in-house or advising hospitality, retail, or property clients is desirable but not essential.